After a recent survey for different UK-based DIY distribution companies, the ones that have recently invested in pallet wrapping machinery and that were experiencing issues with their current pallet securing method to learn the positive effects that it has had on their businesses. Switching to Semi-Automatic pallet wrapping not only removed their problems, it delivered many other benefits too.

When the survey team went in to one of the distributions, the customer was using heat shrink to contain loads onto pallets. It was found that this method was relatively time consuming for the operator and were concerned by the potential health and safety hazards it caused. Not only that, it was costly for the client and caused higher than necessary levels of waste.

By installing new Semi-Automatic Pallet Wrappers in the warehouse, the client experienced five key benefits stated below.

1. Increase in Speed
The new pallet wrapping machines allowed operatives to wrap pallets 70% faster.

2. Savings

The new method drove an overall cost saving of 60%.

 
3. More load capacity
Wrapped pallets were found to be more secure compared to those that were contained via heat shrink.

4. Reduction in Waste
The pallet wrappers use the exact amount of material needed to secure the pallet effectively, which reduced consumable waste.

5. More Secure and Safe for Employees
Health and safety implications caused by employees bending down and occasionally burning themselves with the pallet shrink gun were removed.

6. Improved Inventory Control 
By unitizing like product together, it can be inventoried more easily and accurately, reducing the chance of product separation that can make the inventory counts inefficient and time consuming. Clear stretch wrap will allow you to scan straight through it, when using a scanning system.

7. Decreased Pilferage
Unitizing your product makes it harder for pilferage to occur because the load has to be unwrapped first. Opaque stretch film helps conceal the product, providing added protection.

8. Recyclable 
Most stretch films are 100% recyclable and, if kept reasonably clean, can be recycled for cash, which helps keep it out of landfills.

9. Flexibility  
Allows you to stabilize hard to stack or odd shaped loads that cannot be stacked in a neat square configuration.

In UK, Amico Packaging is one of the best when it comes to pallet wrap technology which ensures fast and secure wrapping. 
We provide a range of pallet wraps for you to choose from. You can visit us to check our pallet wrap collection. 
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